The school fosters an atmosphere of 'competition' rather than cooperation. [=it encourages students to compete against each other instead of work together]
Downtown stores are looking for new ways to attract customers in the face of 'competition from' the stores at the mall.
There will be intense/fierce 'competition' for the top spots. [=many people will be trying to get the top spots]
(..) was made king. Are you jealous? You think I'm petty enough to speak ill of a man just because he represents competition? I do. You're right. My motivations are entirely impure. Doesn't make me wrong. (..)2015 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: The Gift Season: 5 Episode 7